• Friday, June 6th - Sunday, June 15th

Known as one of the biggest and best fishing tournaments along the Eastern Seaboard, the annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is a Crystal Coast-wide celebration that extends from the open and offshore Atlantic waters to the local docks of the Beaufort, Morehead City, and the Atlantic Beach waterfront.

The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is renowned as one of the country’s biggest and oldest sports fishing tournament, and both participants and spectators alike can easily join in the fun. Hundreds of teams compete every year for a chance to cash in on hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of prizes, and everyday visitors are invited to head to the Morehead City waterfront throughout the event to watch the big hauls get weighed and measured on the edge of the downtown docks. Corresponding events are held at multiple locales throughout the region before, during, and after the tournament, which can range from specials at local restaurants and eateries, to big parties at waterfront establishments in Beaufort and Morehead City. With a large scale celebration that can be enjoyed in virtually every community along the Crystal Coast, the annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament lives up to its reputation as the biggest and best fishing tournament of the year.

Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly, Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to serve the Crystal Coast as a premier retailer of kites, wind art, toys, apparel, and accessories. Shop great brands like Reef, Prism, Natural Life, Yeti, HeyDude, and more! Visit our locations in Beaufort and Atlantic Beach today.

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Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and shelling, wild horses, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the gateway for one of the most unforgettable adventures along the North Carolina coast.